| Port of Shihr | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country |  Yemen |
| Location | Ash-Shihr, Hadhramaut Governorate |
| Coordinates | 14°45′07″N 49°36′30″E / 14.7518971°N 49.6082065°E |
| Details | |
| Opened | 1993 |
Port of ِِAl-Shihr (Arabic: ميناء الشحر) is a key oil port in Yemen. It is located in Hadramawt Governorate eastern Yemen.[1] It was constructed mainly to export crude oil, but it is currently used to receive other goods.
History
Port of Ashihr was established in 1993 following the discovery of crude oil in large quantities in al-Masilah (Block14) in Hadramawt. It is situated in al-Shihr city on the Arabian Sea. It is around 15 km away from Mukalla.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "historic breakdown – Ministry of Oil and Minerals". Ministry of Oil and Minerals. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ↑ "ميناء الشحر (البحر العربي)". yogc (in Arabic). Retrieved 15 November 2022.
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